I am only posting this because I had a free period on the computers in English today, and I felt like writing.

I WILL start writing again on the 20th, because I recently discovered my tests are all in the next two weeks, and I am finished of school on the 18th. Thank you all for the patience.

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Chapter Eleven - Illness

Rose POV

I honestly would have never guessed that Avro's suprise destination was Finland. Turns out, his whole family is from there.

They, as in Avro, his wife and his son, had a small home outside of Joensuu, since his son was attending school there. The home was fairly small, considering what most prominent Moroi lived with, and had a small compliment of Guardians for defense. The even more amazing thing was, every Guardian in the home was in some way, shape, or form related to the Xenon family. I guess it was a family tradition to take care of those related to the family. Sadly though, I couldn't focus much on work or really anything while I was there, because I really didn't feel like myself.

I guess I should say I did feel like myself personality wise, but I felt weak and sickly almost all the time, I also had massive pain in my legs. It took a while for Avro to catch on, but when he did, he insisted I consult a doctor. And I have to say, the news was not very welcome.

"Your body has been through a very large amount of trauma, although from your history, I understand most of it. That is not the least of it though. There are two important things I have to mention. First off, since your turning back, you have developed a slow metabolism, coupled with your natural strength, it allows you to survive for very long periods of time on very little food. Then, there is the second piece of news. This is especially odd, considering your race's inability to get sick easily. You have cancer, a very aggressive cancer that seems to be in the bone marrow of your legs. Then, there is the miraculous bit, you have had it for the past few months."

"Wait, how does that make sense? Why didn't I feel the effects of it before now?", I was shocked. I probably only had a few more weeks to live.

"Well, that is the miraculous bit. After some tests, I believe that your earlier ingestion of Moroi blood while you were Strigoi triggered and fueled a process that kept the cancer at bay. Essentially, drinking Moroi blood could force it back and slow it down enough to live for, oh, maybe seven to fifteen years. Again, this is all pure speculation, as I have no real clue how this whole situation works."

Unsuprisingly, I couldn't believe what I had heard. I had cancer. Cancer. How in the hell could I have the horrible luck to get fucking cancer! Then, Avro shocked me even more.

"If Moroi blood will keep you alive, I will give it to you."

My jaw dropped open, "Why would you do that? What have I done for you to make you risk your life?"

His response was not what I expected, "I used to have three children, two of them were twins, both about 21. They were caught in a fight when their home was attacked. Naturally, they ended up using their magic to assist their Guardians. It worked beautifully. But, despite their Guardian's pleas, they were imprisoned and executed by Tatiana for use of Black Magic. I was furious, but I couldn't do or say anything without risking my job. When I heard that someone had killed the queen, I wasn't just shocked, I was overjoyed." He looked me square in the eyes, "That bitch got what she deserved, and you gave it to her. I can never repay you for that. But I can try."

When we arrived back at his home, he shockingly, in private of course, cut his hand with a knife and let the blood flow into a small paper cup. Handing me the cup and bandaging his hand, he spoke forcefully, "Drink it. And pray it helps you."

As I did so, I remembered how sweet Moroi blood actually tasted. And even better, it made me feel stronger and better than I had in over two months. I was happy now, not because I knew I would live.

But because someone else actually cared for me.

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-Nueemann :)